At Strapping-Products.com, we understand the need for affordable ways to secure inventory efficiently, affordably, and safely. Strapping products improve efficiency and reduce damage to inventory by:
- Improving inventory management
- Preventing damage to inventory
- Increasing the speed of packaging and transport
- Secure bundling of inventory
Let’s take a closer look at how straps can secure your inventory, reduce losses from damaged inventory, and improve the overall efficiency of warehouse operations.
Secure Bundling of Inventory for Storage
Straps can be used to secure inventory together in bundles to maximize warehouse space and decrease the risk of a pallet shifting or falling, damaging inventory, and risking the safety of your workers. Bundles can be created using a variety of cost-effective straps depending on their size and weight. For lighter bundles, polyester straps can safely secure loads cost-effectively. Larger loads that require more strength can be safely secured with steel straps during storage and transport.
Pallet Stabilization to Reduce Damaged Inventory
Shifting and tipping of pallets is the leading cause of inventory loss and worker injuries across warehouses nationwide. Straps can mitigate the risk of pallet destabilization cost-effectively, allowing for inventory to be stored in pallets and making the most of the available room for inventory. Employees should be trained on the proper steps to take when stabilizing a pallet with straps, including:
- How to choose the right strap to use for the job
- How to orientate straps to apply equal pressure to a load
- How to use edge protectors on sharp edges
- How to tension straps
When used correctly, straps are an excellent tool for reducing losses from damaged inventory caused by falls and improving warehouse worker safety.
Reducing Damage During Transportation With Straps
Inventory transportation, whether inside a warehouse or from a warehouse to a different location, can damage inventory if items are not properly secured. Securing a load of inventory with straps is an affordable and effective way to reduce damaged inventory during transit. When securing a load with straps, starting with the correct strapping material is important. This will be determined by the weight and size of the load you are preparing for transport.
Steel Straps: Steel straps are a great choice for heavier and larger loads as they provide incredible strength under tension and are more resistant to sharp edges than other strapping materials. While they are an excellent class of straps for heavy and large loads, they may not be the best option for fragile loads or smaller loads because more affordable options are available.
Polyester Straps: While not quite as strong as steel straps, polyester straps have excellent tension strength and added elasticity that allows them to absorb shock and vibration experienced in transit. Polyester straps are a great option for securing medium-sized and fragile loads in transit.
Polypropylene Straps: Polypropylene straps are the most affordable straps on the market. They can be used to secure smaller loads for shorter travel times, making them a great option for securing certain loads with shorter travel times.
After choosing the correct strap, workers should use vertical and horizontal strapping techniques to apply tension evenly across the load as the straps are tensioned down. Once the load has been properly secured with the correct straps and strapping techniques, you can know that your inventory will be safe in transit.
Contact Strapping-Products.com For More Information About How to Properly Secure Inventory in Your Warehouse
At Strapping-Products.com, we understand warehouses’ challenges when securing their inventory. We are proud to bring affordable strapping products to your warehouse operations at prices that beat the closest competition by 10%. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how we can help with modern warehouse solutions.
